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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.07, 391.51 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.07, 391.51 and 123.88 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.07 : 391.51 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.07/391.51 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.07x = 391.51 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.07x = 48,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,500.26/261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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